Monthly Archives: December 2011

The most unusual Christmas gift I opened this year was apparently the brainchild and handiwork of oldest child Luthien and her boyfriend Jim, although it was in my stocking and therefore according to the tradition of my family officially from … Continue reading →

At the book group of which Tracy and I are longtime members, last week we did a poetry night. Each participant was to bring a favorite poem to share with the group. I chose Robert W. Service’s “The Lure of … Continue reading →

It’s 10 past midnight in South Annville. I just got home from work, where I learned that the forecast low tonight is either 16 (AccuWeather) or 14 (Weather Channel). Either way, it’s damn cold. Cold enough that instead of going … Continue reading →

My recent post titled Four Dogs prompted a complaint from daughter Luthien that it lacked a photo of Shep, her dog and one of the four. Valid criticism. Below is a picture of him crowding the lap of the other … Continue reading →